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10 Best Nursing Homes in Saconon, NC

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Saconon nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Saconon, NC may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Saconon or another care type is right for you. Browse 27 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Saconon.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Blue Ridge, Lake Lanier and Skyland.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Saconon, NC

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Photo of TerraBella Hendersonville
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The staff had been very helpful in our preparation for my wife to move into the facility. They were very attentive and helpful on the move in date. They have done everything possible to get her settled and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Just 30 minutes from Asheville, in the footprint of the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains, Terrabella Hendersonville offers residents a warm, relaxing living environment near beautiful views, historic sites, shopping, dining and medical services. Senior residents enjoy our assisted living...
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Been a very pleasant arrival experience. Been here 2 weeks and 4 days. I love my apartment and the staff is very helpful and diligent to details. All are very friendly.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Experience lodge-like living while soaking up gorgeous views of the Blue Ridge Mountains at LaurelHurst. From thoughtfully designed one- and two-bedroom floor plans to the world-class services and myriad recreational and social opportunities, residents may just find that we have thought of...
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Everyone has been very kind to my mom. I just wish they'd take more outside excursion with the residents - since mom is totally wheelchair bound I can't take her anywhere myself. But otherwise no complaints....
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Carolina Reserve of Laurel Park is located at the southern edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains and was incorporated on October 2004. This Navion Senior Solutions facility offers both Independent and Assisted living, Carolina Reserve of Laurel Park offers the wonderful services that have made us the...
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Overall we are happy with our experience with Carolina Reserve. I would recommend the community to others for their loved ones.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Why opt for nursing home care when your needs can be met at our beautiful assisted living community in Western North Carolina? At Carolina Reserve, we accept a higher level of care than most realize – and our residents age in place without the need to move to a skilled nursing facility in the...
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The entry process was smooth and easy. The Executive Director, the Business Manager, and the Head Nurse were superb and each answered all of our questions with a smile and get it done attirude. The...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Cherry Springs Village is an assisted living community located in Hendersonville, NC. Hendersonville is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains and is the perfect mountain getaway. Cherry Springs Village combines the comforts of home with security of knowing there's always a helping hand. It's a...
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77 Floor plans available
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I would definitely recommend Heritage Hills Pacifica. I believe they have good care. I wish there was more communication with the family rather than me having to ask. I wish I would have follow up on the...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome to Pacifica Senior Living Heritage Hills.Welcome to Pacifica Senior Living Heritage Hills, the #1 retirement living community in Hendersonville. Our senior living community offers a full spectrum of independent living and memory care services administered by a specifically trained, caring...
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The care that mom receives here is really great. The aides have been just wonderful with me and mom. The food can use some improvement. I think that it just might be because they don't use as fresh of...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Brookdale Heritage Circle is a dedicated memory care community in Hendersonville, North Carolina. Hendersonville, within easy reach of premium shopping, dining and quality health care, is an exceptional place to spend retirement. Hendersonville is warm and welcoming, with convenient access to the...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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After being very unhappy and even concerned about the care of my loved one at some fancy facility, I started a search for a safer home. One that cared for the residents more than their profit line. My...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Mountain View Assisted Living is located in the beautiful city of Hendersonville, Henderson County, North Carolina. Our scenic community is located on top of a hilltop, surrounded by beautiful mountains, overlooking a large, green horse pasture. The lovely scenery makes it the perfect place to...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of nursing homes in Saconon, NC

The average cost of senior living in Saconon is $4,674 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Marion, NC with an average of $3,312 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Saconon, NC vs. nearby cities

Saconon, NC
$4,674/mo
$4,593/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Saconon, NC vs. the state and national average

Saconon, NC
$4,674/mo
U.S. national average
$4,840/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Saconon vs. other types of senior living

$5,225/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,674/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Saconon, NC by room type

Semi-Private
$4,546/mo
Studio
$5,716/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,685/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,850/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,250/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Saconon over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Saconon

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Saconon

Carolina Reserve of Laurel Park in Hendersonville, NC

4.8
I would highly recommend this community. For the money and cost they are the best community around this area for your loved ones. They have activities like games, movie night, church services and more for the residents.

Marjorie McCune Memorial Center in Black Mountain, NC

4.0
My brother did not have a good experience in his stay at this community. They had him in one room when he moved in and then they changed his room the next day. When I inquired as to why they said they try to have them with a roommate they are compatible with. When they moved him into the new ...
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Pacifica Senior Living Heritage Hills in Hendersonville, NC

5.0
I love it here. The only issue I have with Pacifica is... their accounting office makes mistakes and takes too long to fix them. I recommend this community.

Saconon nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Saconon nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Saconon, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Saconon nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Saconon that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
33.3%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.3%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93.3%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
26.7%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.3%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Saconon nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Saconon Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Saconon, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.3%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26.7%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
26.7%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.7%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Saconon nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Saconon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Saconon, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.3%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
6.7%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Saconon nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Saconon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.7%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
13.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Saconon nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Saconon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.7%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
13.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.7%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
0.4%
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LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods, Pacifica Senior Living Heritage Hills and Harmony at Reynolds Mountain are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Saconon, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 27 nursing homes facilities near Saconon, North Carolina. See the full list.

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